If I could write my life in pencil
oh, the risks that I would take
the lives that I could shake
for a little bit of rubber
would erase it all away.
would erase it all away.
If I could write my life in pencil
oh, the words that I would say.
the games that I could play
for a little bit of rubber
would erase it all away.
would erase it all away.
If I could write my life in pencil
oh the messes I 'd get through
the dancing I would do
the dancing I would do
for a little bit of rubber
would erase it all away.
would erase it all away.
Alas-my life-it's written in Sharpie.
and I can only say
that no amount of rubber
will erase it all away.
will erase it all away.
**this is a magpie tale. Visit Magpie from "Challenges I love" to try it.
"Alas-my life-it's written in Sharpie" This is wonderful line rings familiar! Nice writing!
ReplyDeleteand that is alright, because i would take none of it back..nice magpie...really well written...
ReplyDeleteMost excellent! I like the idea of pencils giving us a re-do. Just erase it and try again.
ReplyDeleteNice idea well done. Oh for the eraser of life's silly mistakes!
ReplyDeletelove it, all the reason to write in sharpie...life is to precious to erase it away......well done...bkm
ReplyDeletevivid and excellent structure..
ReplyDeletebeautiful poem!
Ah, so true. Thought provoking piece!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea/line! "If I could write my life in pencil." Love your take on this week's prompt, and inspires lots of thought!
ReplyDeleteOHHHH, if only it were that simple. Great Magpie!
ReplyDeleteThank goodness for Sharpies! No erasing necessary in your work, Caty.
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolutely cracking Magpie! Full marks!!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely agree with the last stanza..you're here to stay!!
ReplyDeletecaty, your pencil magpie is fabulous!!!
ReplyDeletei had to laugh at your sharpie comment but you know, you didn't sound like 'woe is me for making horrible mistakes', you were simply matter-of-fact in announcing that your life was there for all to see, the good and the bad!
it's funny, when i think of you i always see bright colors, laughing colors!
If only. What a nifty and provocative piece - I love it.
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